Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Zum Grossen Christoffel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
1. Zum Grossen Christoffel Marker
1883 um zwei Geschosse aufgestockt und mit einer Zinne versehen.
Standort der Thermen des romischen Vicus Turicum vom 1. bis zum frühen 5. Jahrhundert n. Chr. (sichtbare reste im Durchgang links).
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1984
The set-back Romanesque core building is from the early 13th century. The Front building from the 14th century with facade redesign in the late 16th century. In 1883, two floors were added and a battlement was added.
Site of the thermal baths of the Roman Vicus Turicum from the 1st to the early 5th century AD (visible remains in the passage on the left).
Listed as a historical monument since 1984.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 47° 22.279′ N, 8° 32.49′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is at the intersection
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Regionally, it is in Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zur Kleinen Bibel (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Hotel «zum Schwert» / The “Sword Hotel” (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Grossen Sonne (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Grossen Mücke (within shouting distance of this marker); Joh. Caspar Lavater (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zum Sikust (about 90 meters away); (Goethe Stayed Here) (about 90 meters away); Kämbel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
2. Zum Grossen Christoffel Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
